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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the QX10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZS5 grades against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Sony QX10

 EX-ZS5 QX10 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 QX10 EX-ZS5 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony QX10

 EX-ZS5 QX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the QX10.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and QX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and QX10.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony QX10 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
Sony QX10 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Sports photography with Sony QX10
32
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (105g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
Vlogging with Sony QX10
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Sony QX10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-09-04
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $100 $250